MachineryJournal

Written by Nate Birt and Margy Fischer

Brand Boom

Hardi Presidio 2700

Hardi North America enters the self-propelled sprayer market with two new series of machines—Presidio and Saritor. The Presidio 2700 features a 700-gal. tank, boom options of 80' or 90', a hydrostatic drive, a Deutz TCD2012 Tier 3 engine and groundspeeds of up to 25 mph. The
Presidio sprayer is equipped with the Eagle boom, which is designed to accurately apply at high speeds on rugged terrain such as no-till fields. It offers 58" of crop clearance. Its empty weight of 16,225 lb. makes it the lightest sprayer in its class, and its design is built for even weight distribution.

The Saritor line features two models—the 4000 (with a 1,100-gal. tank) and the 5000 (with a 1,300-gal. tank). Both can operate with a boom up to 132' wide and offer clearance of 48" to 54". Groundspeeds range from 31 mph for the 4000 to 33.5 mph for the 5000. Both are powered by a Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 3 engine and equipped with a new Terra Force boom that has a 3-D truss construction supported by an extra-wide paralift. The AutoTerrain boom management system provides on-the-go stability control. Its automatic height system allows the operator to plug in a predetermined height for consistent application.

The new Hardi sprayers are outfitted with the DynamicFluid4 system to deliver the precise target rate without delay. The DynamicFluid4 processor analyzes spraying data 20 times per second and provides preemptive rate control capability, precisely altering pump speed. Price: Presidio list price ranges from $215,993 to $219,606; Saritor 4000 list price ranges from $301,300 to $313,300; and the Saritor 5000 ranges from $311,500 to $322,500. For more information, contact a Hardi dealer or visit www.hardi-us.com.

Blue Power Packages

New Holland T4

New Holland introduces the T4 and T5 Series tractors powered by Tier 4 Interim compliant engines outfitted with cooled exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter. The two new series replace the T5000 and T5000 Standard models as the next generation of utility tractors. The T4 Series ranges from 70 to 90 PTO hp. The tractors are designed for livestock farms, specifically hay, forage and feeding applications, as well as for diversified operations requiring a mid-range utility tractor. Transmission options include a 12x12 transmission with either a mechanical or power shuttle. Both options can be equipped with a creeper gear. The T4 series is available with a ROPS configuration or a VisionView cab. An optional factory-installed loader is available.

New Holland T5

The new T5 Series tractors—the T5.95, T5.105 and T5.115 offer 82, 91, 98 PTO hp, respectively. The 12x12 Power shuttle is standard; optional transmissions include a 20x20 Power shuttle with creeper and a 24x24 DualCommand Hi-Lo. The VisionView cab includes ergonomic controls and a repositionable steering wheel with an integrated instruction cluster. For more information, visit a New Holland dealer or www.NewHolland.com.